Char-Broil Recalls Patio Bistro Gas Grills

Char-Broil Recalls Patio Bistro Gas Grills

The electronic ignition on the grill can ignite unexpectedly, posing a burn hazard.

Char-Broil Recalls about 69,000 Patio Bistro Gas Grills.The electronic ignition on the grill can ignite unexpectedly, posing a burn hazard.The recall involves two Char-Broil® Gas Patio Bistro® Grills: the model 240 Full Size grill and the model 180 Table Top grill. Both are single-burner propane gas grills equipped with a battery-operated integrated electronic ignition and intended only for outdoor use. The grills have round black bodies with silver/aluminum trim. The words "Char-Broil®" and "Patio Bistro®" are printed near the thermometer on the grill's lid and near the control knob on the front of the grill. The grills have a rating label on the bottom support on the back of the unit that states "Char-Broil, LLC," the model number and other information. They were sold at Hardware stores and other retailers nationwide, including Ace Hardware, Home Depot, Sears, Target, True Value and online from Amazon.com from September 2010 to June 2013 for about for about $175 for the full size grill and $135 for the table top grill.Consumers should immediately stop using the grills and contact Char-Broil for instructions on how to order and install a free repair kit.Consumer Contact: Char-Broil toll free at (866) 671-7988 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET Saturday, or online at www.charbroil.com

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